Director of Nursing (DON)

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is seeking a proactive Director of Nursing (DON) for our 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility. This is a terrific opportunity for a qualified RN Supervisor, ADON, or current DON who possesses strong leadership and clinical skills. The DON will develop, mentor, and lead clinical staff; oversee nursing services; and foster a culture of excellence within the Skilled Nursing Facility.

Brethren Village offers a competitive salary and generous paid-time-off and other benefits, and a work environment with a focus on quality, service, and professionalism.

A valid PA RN license is required, along with a record of successfully:

• hiring and developing clinical staff;
• engaging with and providing effective leadership for clinical staff;
• creating and/or overseeing effective clinical training programs to foster on-going development of clinical staff;
• overseeing and ensuring exceptional care and service for Residents;
• communicating professionally with Residents' family members and representatives;
• initiating and implementing process improvements;
• ensuring adherence to applicable state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities;
• promoting the highest-quality clinical care and professionalism among staff.

The DON will work collaboratively with colleagues, including the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and RN Clinical Care Coordinators, to provide the highest-quality clinical care, leadership, supervision, and oversight for the Skilled Nursing Facility. The DON serves as a member of the organization's "Management Excellence Team", and reports to the Vice President of Health Services.

The DON will:

• foster the highest standards of nursing care; communicate and promote the highest-quality nursing practices among all staff
• oversee proper clinical case management; ensure adherence to treatment plans
• foster caring and professional relations between staff, Residents, and Residents' family members
• research and implement best-practices related to case management, and policies and procedures related to sound nursing protocols
• working with the Clinical Program Coordinator, develop, communicate, implement, and evaluate training and on-going professional development programs for nurses and other clinical staff
• interview, hire, orient, develop, mentor, coach, and supervise Certified Nurse Aides (CNA's), LPN's, and RN's, using a collaborative and supportive approach
• work with the NHA, Schedulers, and Human Resources to ensure proper staffing levels; proactively implement practices to involve and aid retention of staff
• promote safe work practices
• ensure year-round "survey readiness" and compliance with all relevant regulations; collect data, prepare reports, and complete audits as needed
• participate on or lead committees as requested
• provide direct nursing care as needed

The DON will perform all duties in strict adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA, Department of Health and CMS regulations, and the Elder Justice Act; in accordance with sound and effective clinical practices; and with the highest degree of integrity consistent with Brethren Village’s values.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week on-site, plus additional hours as needed to fulfill responsibilities.
• Evening, night, weekend, and holiday work will be required on an occasional basis, as we are a 24/7 facility.
• The DON will be expected to report to work during inclement weather when safely able to do so, and to be available by phone as needed.

• Valid PA RN license; BSN preferred
• Current CPR certification
• At least 7 years of experience as an RN, including experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Experience in a supervisory or management position: strong leadership competencies; experience hiring, training, coaching, engaging, and developing staff
• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations, and Department of Health and CMS regulations pertinent to a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Ability and willingness to provide effective training, coaching, and supervision to CNA's and Nurses, and to work collaboratively with all staff
• Excellent organization skills; the ability to efficiently coordinate own work and the work of others
• A record of implementing enhancements to processes and procedures
• Comfort with public speaking (facilitating meetings and training sessions)
• Dependability /ability to meet attendance standards; ability and willingness to work evenings, nights, and weekends when needed; willingness to serve on-call
• Solid computer skills: ability to access web sites and efficiently use web-based applications, databases, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• The ability to quickly and safely assist Residents and other clients during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations
• The ability to direct the activities of others, including during urgent or emergency situations
• The ability to form positive and supportive relationships with Residents, their family members, and staff, and to consistently provide exceptional care and service to others

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; and a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, TB test.

If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us through www.bv.org/careers!

At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident.

Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds.

At Brethren Village, our Team Members enjoy:

• work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
• stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years
• a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meet your needs
• thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
• appreciation events for Team Members
• competitive wages
• generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
• comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling and wellness resources; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members
• employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan
• free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
• the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members
• an on-site child care center with discounted tuition
• clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities
• a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas

Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status.